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Azolla a Plant for Food, Fertility & Energy – Epi-3233

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Today I am joined by Moses Sahontatoken to discuss a plant that I have talked about many times.  Azolla a floating aquatic fern that can fix nitrogen from the air eliminating the need for nitrogen fertilizers, feed livestock and be grown rapidly enough to be a valid energy source when converted into dry pellets. A true miracle plant. Moses Sahontatoken is a Métis Bitcoin advocate and anarchist from Turtle Island (colonial Canada). Moses is a visionary and economic strategist; developing concepts and ecosystems in the realm of indigenous self governance, circular ecologically based modular biospheres, and parallel economic architecture. “All … Continue reading →

Episode-2300- Shawn Mills on Solar Power

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Shawn became intrigued with self-sufficiency around the 2008 financial crisis. Working in and around the power generation market for 18 years led him to increase his knowledge of renewable energy generation. In 2012 he purchased an off grid home and he designed and installed his own off grid solar photovoltaic system. Shawn, his wife, and two daughters have lived off grid since 2012 in Middle Tennessee where they utilize solar pv, solar thermal, rainwater catchment, and other appropriate technologies to live a more self-sufficient and positive cash flow lifestyle. In 2017 he started a consulting business, Hack my Solar, to … Continue reading →

PETV Presentations – S01E10 Gasification

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You can find all of the recorded presentations on the PETV On Demand Page This week on PETV Presentations Tuesday, August 23 1pm Pacific 2pm Mountain 3pm Central 4pm Eastern Episode 10 – Troy Martz More Details: More details are available on the PETV Event Page Topic: Gasification Register Now Keep up to date with, and register for, all of the free live presentations here. Did you miss a presentation? No worries, all of the presentations are available On Demand and every presentation’s Q/A sessions are available for free. Check out the PETV Presentations On Demand Page. Presentation Details Gasification is an old technology, with a … Continue reading →

Episode-1760- Mastering the Art of Thermal Cooking

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I am joined today by Cindy Miller to discuss what she calls “the art of thermal cooking”  as outlined in her book, Let’s Make Sense of Thermal Cooking.  Cindy’s journey to a healthier lifestyle has been paved by her love for her family. As she started studying all things health, Cindy started teaching what she was learning. Studying and teaching about food and gardening naturally led to her interest in preparedness. She focuses on learning how to produce her own food and prepare her family for times of trouble. Until the spring of 2012 the thought of writing a book … Continue reading →

Battery Bank Workshop – Now With Solar Power

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On February 20-22 we are running an awesome workshop at the TSP homestead with Steven Harris.  You can get all the details on it at this link, Back Up Power Workshop with Steven Harris Up until now I have been saying that doing solar after this workshop will be easy to do because adding solar to this type of system is easy.  Well, Steve and I just discussed it and we are going to simply add it in. Yep we will be adding solar power to some battery systems as well.  What this means is if you attend this event, … Continue reading →

Episode-1205- John Fedock on Wood Gasification

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John Fedock is a mechanical engineer with a passion for renewable energy systems, sustainable living, and Permaculture.   John’s childhood was dream to become an “Inventor”; now as professional engineer, he has decided to focus his efforts on designing practical renewable energy systems that can be constructed by any handyman. To accomplish his goals, John is utilizing his mechanical design and manufacturing experience to help wood gasification technology become a practical solution for both rural and urban lifestyles.  His goal is to help others sift through the”Energy Scams” to find practical technologies that will actually fulfill their current needs. John joins … Continue reading →

Episode-1040- Steven Harris on Battery Back Up Systems Part 2 of 2

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Special Note – Steve put all of the info in these two shows and more into over 5 Hours of professionally produced HD Video that walks you though every single thing about batteries and back up systems you could even want to know. For all TSP Members these videos are available for only 24.95 at Battery1234.com. Steven Harris returns to TSP this time to discuss battery back up systems. As is typical with Steven he did so much research and prep that we had to break this into two episodes. Today we cover everything you will need to know to … Continue reading →

Episode-1039- Steven Harris on Battery Back Up Systems Part 1 of 2

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Special Note – Steve put all of the info in these two shows and more into over 5 Hours of professionally produced HD Video that walks you though every single thing about batteries and back up systems you could even want to know.  For all TSP Members these videos are available for only 24.95 at Battery1234.com. Steven Harris returns to TSP this time to discuss battery back up systems. As is typical with Steven he did so much research and prep that we had to break this into two episodes. Today we cover everything you will ever need to know … Continue reading →

Episode-1028- Technologies, Products and Ideas for a Transitional Society

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There are a lot of things wrong with modern business, finance, agriculture and manufacturing.  Many of us understand the current system is far from sustainable but we also know for now it is all we have.  Today I will discuss some business and product ideas that are just bouncing around in my head. Some of these are honestly very easy to do, others may require a lot more work then I imagine but most of them do have a potential to change things for the better long term. Like most ideas though, they are pretty much worthless unless someone make … Continue reading →

Episode-1005- Steven Harris on Everything Generators Part 2 of 2

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Special Note – If you don’t get over to Solar1234.com during or after this interview you are cheating yourself out of a HUGE range of resources that Steven Has Made Available to you that go along with an clarify many things in these two episodes. Steven Harris returns to TSP this time to discuss generators and I mean everything generators. As is typical with Steven he did so much research and prep that we had to break this into two episodes. Today we cover fuel options and multiple ways to set up fueling and tie your generator into your home … Continue reading →